Sunday, March 29, 2020

Cremation Of The Person Died Due To Corona Virus Was Held Today (29)

The cremation of the first deceased
Corona virus patient in Sri Lanka was held at Kotikawatta Public Cemetery  (Western Province )this morning  (29)during the curfew .

The casket containing the dead body of the deceased who had expired last evening (28)at the IDH Hospital in Angoda whilst receiving Intensive care treatment, had been taken to the Cemetery by a vehicle accompanied by an ambulance.

The post mortem regarding  the body had been performed by Judicial Medical officer Dr .Channa Perera with the presence of Mulleriyawa Police officers .

Afterwards two relatives of the deceased had allowed to see the face of the deceased and then the body was cremated under international quarantine rules .

The Three Persons carried the body to the crematorium and put it inside had been seen removing  their special kits worn and kept then on the coffin before the cremation.

Only two  relatives of the deceased were allowed to participate. The wife and immediate family members of the deceased are currently under quarantine so non of them was able to participate the cremation .

The deceased who is the first Sri lankan corona virus patient  died  here was a 60 year old tourist guide resided in Marawila, Chilaw area .

He had suffered with diabetes, High blood preassure and renal failure and undergone a kidney Transplant surgery few years back it has been revealed.

He has been infected with the Corona virus after returning from overseas according to reports .

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